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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?
(a) Shamash
(b) Anu
(c) Ninsun
(d) Enlil

2. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?
(a) Cuts down the forest and kills the wolves
(b) Annoints his body with oil and puts on his garment
(c) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine
(d) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman

3. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?
(a) Kneels to pray five times
(b) Digs a well
(c) Offers a sacrifice
(d) Drinks wine

4. Humbaba asks Gilgamesh to not do what to him?
(a) Burn the forest down
(b) Cut down all the trees
(c) Banish him from the forest
(d) Kill him

5. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.
(a) Allah
(b) Gilganu
(c) Enkidu
(d) Anuk

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?

2. What falls to the earth in Gilgamesh's dream?

3. From where does Gilgamesh's mother say his companion will come?

4. What does Humbaba do to make Gilgamesh afraid?

5. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?

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